[Nimweth]

Great review. I also find that then treble region of ZSN proX is too much.

For multi BA I would suggest the AS12, the less talk about 6BA per side iem.

Just ordered the AS12 a few weeks ago from Ali Express. I like all BA designs.

 

[Jansvast]

Anyone got a Wavelet EQ profile for a more neutral CRA?

 

[Tzennn]

Anyone got a Wavelet EQ profile for a more neutral CRA?

Here is my EQ profile for the CRA.

Even tho i want to lower the mid a little bit more but still a really good eq

 

[DunninLA]

The XM4 foam hybrids are called: EP-NI1000

https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B096K56SGT

I prefer the foam hybrids from the XBA-N3 though, called EP-TC50:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B01LZ33A0I

(dont remember what the XM3 hybrid tip is but it could be the EP-TC50.)

Thanks. I don't know what "hybrid" means. It doesn't seem to ever explain that in any listing I've seen. I am looking for the typical foam that tends to suck some of the high frequencies out on the way to your ear canal. The other problem I encountered is that those Sony Hybrids seem to be about $40 delivered, and buying $40 tips to put on $30 C12s to tame excessive highs just doesn't make any sense. Most other foams other than Comply are available around or under $10 ... but they all seem to be med/wide bore.

 

[nraymond]

Thanks. I don't know what "hybrid" means. It doesn't seem to ever explain that in any listing I've seen. I am looking for the typical foam that tends to suck some of the high frequencies out on the way to your ear canal. The other problem I encountered is that those Sony Hybrids seem to be about $40 delivered, and buying $40 tips to put on $30 C12s to tame excessive highs just doesn't make any sense. Most other foams other than Comply are available around or under $10 ... but they all seem to be med/wide bore.

While I've never used them, I've seen people in the forum recommend the Tenmak hybrid tips (silicone inner sleeve, memory foam around it) which are $6.99 for six pairs in a range of sizes (you just want to make sure the earphone nozzle is 4.6mm-5.55mm in diameter for them to fit securely):

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0828XP9RM/

 

[RikudouGoku]

Thanks. I don't know what "hybrid" means. It doesn't seem to ever explain that in any listing I've seen. I am looking for the typical foam that tends to suck some of the high frequencies out on the way to your ear canal. The other problem I encountered is that those Sony Hybrids seem to be about $40 delivered, and buying $40 tips to put on $30 C12s to tame excessive highs just doesn't make any sense. Most other foams other than Comply are available around or under $10 ... but they all seem to be med/wide bore.

A hybrid tip is usually when it is made out of silicone AND foam. Which is the case on those 2 Sony tips.
(FYI; the Sony EP-EX11 are also called Sony "Hybrids", but they are technically NOT hybrid tips as they are silicone only.)

If you want to reduce/dampen the upper-mids/treble, then I suggest you use tuning foams instead, that way you can use them together with whatever tip you are using atm.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002711483821.html

Remove the stock filter on the C12, then put those in them.

OR, you can put these "500 mesh" on top of the stock filter if you want a slightly easier mod.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002875037663.html


Much cheaper than rebuying foam tips since they will inevitably disintegrate...

 

[Kumonomukou]

Thanks. I don't know what "hybrid" means. It doesn't seem to ever explain that in any listing I've seen. I am looking for the typical foam that tends to suck some of the high frequencies out on the way to your ear canal. The other problem I encountered is that those Sony Hybrids seem to be about $40 delivered, and buying $40 tips to put on $30 C12s to tame excessive highs just doesn't make any sense. Most other foams other than Comply are available around or under $10 ... but they all seem to be med/wide bore.

The hybrid is just the mix usage of foam and silicone design, nothing fancy. The economical way of getting them would be buying a xm3(good/open box) with fresh sets of tips. They won't make drastic change to your set up. Getting a seal with whatever tips in hand, and the perfect matchups are often coincidental!

 

[dimazbaik]

Alright, finally got time and here is the PEQ preset for the stock DQ6, simulating the DQ6S:

Low-shelf: 55hz, Q: 1.0, gain: 2db
Peak: 200hz, Q: 1.4, gain: -0.7db
Peak: 2000hz, Q: 3.0, gain: -3.2db
Peak: 5100hz, Q: 5, gain: -5db
Peak: 8000hz, Q: 3, gain: -3db
Peak 10 000hz, Q: 4, gain: -9db
Preamp: -2db

Still a bit airier and cleaner bass and more energetic treble on the DQ6, but is pretty close otherwise

Thank you hero, this is the modded one or stock?

 

[WilliamCruz]

KZ x HBB DQ6S

Does anyone know the diameter of the nozzle? Am thinking of getting it.

 

[Tzennn]

KZ x HBB DQ6S

Does anyone know the diameter of the nozzle? Am thinking of getting it.

DQ6 is 4mm, i guess DQ6s have the same nozzle tho

 

[RikudouGoku]

Thank you hero, this is the modded one or stock?

stock DQ6

DQ6 is 4mm, i guess DQ6s have the same nozzle tho

They do.

 

[InvisibleInk]

DQ6 is 4mm, i guess DQ6s have the same nozzle tho

It's pretty narrow. So much so you can squeeze Etymotic and/or Westone tips on it.

 

[WilliamCruz]

stock DQ6

They do.

thank you for clarifying

 

[ChristianM]

Any idea what's that blue red thing in this cable? are these wires or it's just for aesthetics? This cable is new and I wonder why it cost over $8.

https://www.kztws.com/collections/e...upgrade-earphone-cable?variant=42365407625467

KZ Headphones Silver plated upgrade cable​

 

[Rocket222]

Any idea what's that blue red thing in this cable? are these wires or it's just for aesthetics? This cable is new and I wonder why it cost over $8.

https://www.kztws.com/collections/e...upgrade-earphone-cable?variant=42365407625467

KZ Headphones Silver plated upgrade cable​

The color is used to indicate which wire is signal( or positive) and which one is reference (or negative), solely for the manufacturing process.